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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 260.43 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 260.43 and 115.06 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 260.43 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/260.43 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 260.43 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 29,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.20/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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